Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez have announced the introduction of a new permit program aimed at overseeing the testing of autonomous vehicles (AV) in New York City. This program is part of the city’s initiative to ensure the safe and responsible exploration of AV technology on its bustling streets. With safety as the primary concern, the program mandates that a trained driver must be present behind the wheel of any AV being tested, ready to take control at any moment.
Highlighting New York City’s commitment to innovation, Mayor Adams emphasized the importance of incorporating strong safety measures and collaborative efforts with the DOT and emergency services. “As we embrace the advent of autonomous vehicles, our focus is on making our streets safer and our air cleaner. We’re setting high standards for this technology to benefit our city,” Mayor Adams stated.
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